More than half of fleet operators (53 per cent) expect high energy prices to dampen demand for EVs, according to research from mobility solutions specialists Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions. The price cap on electricity increased from 21p to 28p per kWh in April and is set to rise again in… Read more »
Renault Trucks Trafic Red Edition: An exclusive customised offer
Renault Trucks is extending its range, launching a new vehicle, the Trafic Red Edition. Designed principally for those working in the contracting and catering trades, this ultra-equipped light commercial vehicle can be fully customised. With the boom in e-commerce, deliveries and the use of contractors for home improvement work, the… Read more »
First Hydrogen starts testing fuel cell vans
First Hydrogen announces that its two fuel cell-powered light commercial demonstrator vehicles (LCV) are on schedule to commence operational testing next month. The MAN-based vans have been equipped with Ballard Power Systems’ (Ballard) fuel cells and are currently being built by AVL Powertrain UK. These two vehicles are expected to be road legal… Read more »
Ford Pro to Reveal Second All-Electric Commercial Vehicle for Customers in Europe
Ford Pro today announced it will unveil the next step in its exciting electrification journey on May 9, 2022. The first-of-its-kind business unit focused on Ford’s commercial vehicle customers recently committed to introduce a further four new all-electric commercial vehicles by 2024, following the production start of the hotly-anticipated all-electric… Read more »
U-Drive investing £10 million in new North West Business Hub
U-Drive Ltd is proud to announce the launch of a new business hub in Manchester, as the family-owned and operated vehicle rental company expands into the North West of England. U-Drive will invest more than £10M into the new business hub, located on the Oakhill Trading Estate in Walkden, Manchester,… Read more »
First Hydrogen’s green hydrogen van to begin demonstrator testing in June
First Hydrogen is pleased to report on the progress of its two demonstrator FCEV vehicles as part of its partnerships with Ballard Power Systems Inc. and AVL Powertrain UK Limited. The two demonstrator vehicles, sourced from MAN, part of the Volkswagen Group, are located at AVL’s UK headquarters. One has been… Read more »
Van Sales UK shakes up the new vehicle market with hassle-free online order system
In these uncertain times, with global supply chain problems and the continuing impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, what many van buyers want most of all is speed and simplicity. Independent supplier Van Sales UK offers just those qualities – with access to new vehicles of all brands and a… Read more »
New solutions may be needed to enable van electrification for some fleets, says FleetCheck
New managerial solutions may be needed for some fleets in order to overcome the inherent operational limitations of van electrification, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that it was becoming clear that compromises in terms of range and payload would have unavoidable real world… Read more »
Expert transport researcher to headline logistics UK’s Vans Today 2022
Driverless vehicles, alternatively fuelled options and the zero-emission transition: the world of vans is evolving rapidly and operators must stay ahead of the competition to succeed in the new environment that all this change is creating. Expert research specialist Fergus McVey of 7th Sense Research will be the keynote speaker… Read more »
Innovation Automotive Launches DFSK EC35 All-Electric Van
Innovation Automotive has officially opened the order books for its debut vehicle, the DFSK EC35 all-electric van The practical, capable and affordable EC35 goes on sale for £20,999 + VAT OTR, presenting businesses of all sizes the chance to go electric The zero emissions DFSK EC35 boasts a WLTP range… Read more »
